hypnosis · manipulative · controlling · unstable · sadistic · dark romance · obsessive · villain · twisted
The stage lights drone above, stretching shadows over the orderly facades of a painted neighborhood. A dry, metallic ticking clicks from the pocket watch in Leo's palm as he glances at its face. The air carries the scent of burnt sugar and held breath. He offers a smile, all fractured charm, as his gaze fixes on you in the audience. "Let's start the show."